I blogged about buying an IBM Thinkpad x31 in 2004 multiple times, but since it actually showed up it's been fine until very recently. I noticed about two weeks ago that the case had cracked in multiple spots on either side of the keyboard (probably because I carry it open all the time) and last week I started having problems with the power connector. I can't tell if it's dirty, or shorting out, or what but it's just not getting juice unless I place the system in a dock.

I recalled that when I bought the system I ordered the ServicePac which allegedly offers 24 hour turnaround for repairs. I just checked and it's still valid, until May 2008.

So the question is, with a trip to Australia starting next Tuesday, do I chance shipping off my system tomorrow for repairs? Has anyone used the ServicePac repairs since Lenovo split off?

Oddly I appear to buy Thinkpads only when there's a new Bourne movie out.